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Positive chatter about trade deals give the stock a little boost

Positive comments on trade from Pres. Trump as given the stock little bit of a boost to the upside.

The S&P index is now up 34 points or 0.65% 5309.44.

The NASDAQ index which traded as low as -126 points is now up 24 points or 0.15%.

The Dow industrial average remains negative by 352 points but is trading near highs for the day after falling as much as -719 points.

Meanwhile Treasury Secretary Bessent is saying that trade negotiations with Japan are moving along in a highly satisfactory direction.

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.

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Freddie Mac: 30 year fixed-rate mortgage rises to 6.83% in the current week

Freddie Mac is reporting that the US 30 year fixed-rate mortgage came in at 6.83% for the April 17 week. That is up from versus 6.62% in the prior week.

The high mortgage rate for the year is around 7.04%. Below is around 6.6%. The current rate is new the middle of that range at 6.83%.

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.

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